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Saint Joseph's University

5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131

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Saint Joseph's University School Description

Saint Joseph's University is a Catholic and Jesuit university that instills in each member of its academic community: a love of learning and of the highest intellectual and professional achievement; moral discernment reflecting Christian values; and a transforming commitment to social justice. Saint Joseph's is a private Independent and Comprehensive university.

As a Catholic, Jesuit university, Saint Joseph's is committed to creating an ever-improving, all-encompassing educational experience that tends to the mind, nurtures the soul, and promotes a just society. This experience draws life from countless factors, such as the rigor and excellence of the University's academic life, a scholarship underscored by Saint Joseph's being one of only 142 schools nationwide with both a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and AACSB business-school accreditation. It includes a mutually supportive campus life that challenges all students to strive for something more every day. And it is marked by a 150-year-old commitment – by alumni, faculty, students, and staff – to change the world. This is what we mean by Spirit | Intellect | Purpose, a phrase used often to encapsulate the essence of the Saint Joseph's experience.

Saint Joseph's University is located on the western border of Philadelphia, its campus residing in both the city and the suburb of Lower Merion. This unique location combines the best of dynamic Philadelphia with the residential setting of the elegant Main Line. Saint Joseph's 65-acre campus spans two counties, allowing students to enjoy the best of both worlds. The city is easily accessible, while the safety, serenity, and greenery of a suburban campus are right at hand.

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Saint Joseph's University

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Saint Joseph's University (also called SJU or St. Joe's) is a private, coeducational Roman Catholic university located partially in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia and partially in Lower Merion Township and located in the Pennsylvania Main Line, Pennsylvania, United States.

The school was founded in 1851 as Saint Joseph's College by the Society of Jesus. As of 2007, Saint Joseph's University is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Saint Joseph's University educates over 7,500 students each year in over 50 undergraduate majors, 10 special-study options, 28 study-abroad programs, 53 graduate study areas, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. It has 17 centers and institutes. The school is one of 142 U.S. colleges with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and AACSB business school accreditation. Saint Joseph's is one of the oldest Jesuit, Catholic universities in the United States.

Saint Joseph's has grown in physical size and scope since 2000, and as of 2008, was ranked eighth among Best Universities-Master’s (North) in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2009" edition while the Haub School of Business is ranked 57th nationally by BusinessWeek.

History

As far back as 1741, a Jesuit College in Philadelphia had been proposed and planned by Rev. Joseph Greaton, S.J., the first resident pastor of Saint Joseph's Church. The suppression of the Jesuits (1773-1814) and lack of people and money delayed for over a hundred years the realization of Greaton's plans.

Credit for founding the college is given to Rev. Felix Barbelin, S.J., who served as its first president. Barbelin and four other Jesuits formed the first faculty of Saint Joseph's College. On the morning of September 15, 1851, some 30 young men gathered in the courtyard outside Old St. Joseph's Church, located in Willing's Alley off Walnut and Fourth Street in Philadelphia, one block from Independence Hall. After attending High Mass and reciting the Veni Creator in the church, these men were assigned to their classes in a building adjacent to the church.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Hawks

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
5,143
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 30,985
Students Receiving Aid:
87%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 60
Selectivity:
Selective
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Saint Joseph's University Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Saint Joseph's University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 51%
Men 49%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 79%
African-American 9%
Other 8%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 61%
In-State 39%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 39%
New Jersey 32%
New York 8%
Maryland 4%
Connecticut 3%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 41%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Atlantic 10 Conference)
Baseball (Atlantic 10 Conference)
Track (Atlantic 10 Conference)

Saint Joseph's University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 30,985    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 30,850    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 135    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,834 9%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,435 8%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 7,991 87%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,663 66%  
Any Aid:
   87%  

Saint Joseph's University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 62% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 99%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 530, Math: 540
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 620, Math: 630

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 60.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Saint Joseph's University

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Ryan
Ryan

Question: Should I go to the College of New Jersey or to the Honors Program at Saint Joseph's University in Philly?

I'm really stuck between both, and I don't know what would carry more prestige, graduating from TCNJ or SJU-Honors?
11 months ago
L
L

Best Answer

Saint Joe's is a better school You were accepted into their honors program You wouldn't have to drink New Jersey water You wouldn't have to live in New Jersey You'd live minutes away from a big city How is this decision not making itself? TCNJ carries zero prestige. Admittedly, SJU isn't exactly Ivy material but it's better than TCNJ and it will offer you more opportunities as a graduate. It just looks better.
Lizz
Lizz

Question: Saint Joseph's University or Loyola Maryland?

Which school should I go to if I want to be a bio teacher?
12 months ago
Tom
Tom

Best Answer

I think Saint Joseph's. I have only heard good things about SJU. I think SJU is a more prestigious school too, so landing a job would probably be easier to do with a degree from SJU.
laurensmom
laurensmom

Question: iam considering attending saint Joseph's university what do you think of the area?

26 months ago
dance1900
dance...

Best Answer

St. Joe's is in a safer part of Philadelphia which is nice (much better location than UPenn or Drexel). I might be a little biased because I'm from the area but I think that Philly is a great city to go to college in. There are so many things you can do there in the urban environment. Have you visited St. Joe's yourself? That's the best way to determine how you feel about the area.
alexa
alexa

Question: Saint Joseph's University?

Is this a nice school? A good business school? tell me what you think of this school in philadelphia, penn. Is it in the ghetto? I am catholic but really not devoted. Is this a party school? i don't really want to go to a school without partying.
26 months ago
Cochise
Cochise

Best Answer

St. Joe's is a highly respected university. The B school is just fine. Beware, those Jesuits make you think. There will be many times when your brain will be tired. It is not a "ghetto" school and is located in a decent neighborhood of Philadelphia. If you are serious about going there, by all means visit the campus and make up your own mind. A note on visiting campuses - I think a lot of students, and their parents, do it backwards. Why don't you apply to a number of schools first, and then visit the colleges that have accepted you? This saves a lot of gasoline and wear and tear on you and the 'rents. Good luck with your studies.
samsmith
samsmith

Question: what is the mascot for Saint Joseph's University?

39 months ago
Birds on the Bat
Birds...

Best Answer

Not just the Hawks, but the Red Hawks.

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